News & Events - 2013

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- October 14: Meal Packing EventFrom
2009 to 2011, Feeding America reports the number of Adams County residents faced with hunger
has dropped 2.2% from 8,370 to 6,900. Even with this progress, one in ten of our people
still struggle with hunger; roughly 27% of these individuals are not eligible for federal
food assistance and turn to food pantries to fill the meal gap.

On Monday, October 14, United
Way of Adams County has a unique opportunity feed the hungry by hosting an event to assemble
ready-to-prepare meals to distribute to our county pantries. In just two hours,
approximately 60 volunteers will measure dry pasta into pouches, add seasoning packets and
vacuum seal the pouches. We have the potential to create over 4,100 packages that, when
cooked, yield 25,000 servings of protein-fortified macaroni and cheese. Click Meal
Packaging Event for the
details. Call United Way at (217) 222-5020 to get involved!

September 14: Annual Pancake
& Sausage BreakfastCounty
Market (24th & Spring) hosts this annual event from 7:30 - 11 a.m. Enjoy all you can eat
pancakes and sausage cooked and served by United Way volunteers.

September 9: Golf Tournament
& Croquet MatchUnited
Way of Adams County, Inc. is recruiting players for the First Annual Croquet Match to be
held in conjunction with the Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 9, 2013 at the
Quincy Country Club. “The golf tournament has always been a great way to involve the
community in our campaign,” said Cheryl Waterman, Executive Director of the United Way.
“This year, though, we wanted to find a way to engage more participants and create a fun
alternative for people who might be interested in something other than golf.”

The
Annual Golf Tournament and the new Croquet Match are two of many events held in the
community throughout United Way’s annual campaign. These events raise support for area
agencies and programs dedicated to advancing the common good. Proceeds from the tournament
will be reinvested in local initiatives that empower community members to improve education,
achieve financial stability, and live healthy lives. Click this link to the Golf
Tournament Registrationor Croquet
Registration Formfor all
the details and make plans to join us!

August 1 to 31: United Way
Restaurant DaysThroughout
the month of August, enjoy the tastes of Quincy while making an impact on the quality of
life in our community by supporting United Way Restaurant Days. Each day in August, a
featured restaurant will donate a portion of the day's receipts to United Way's annual
campaign. Click this link to the 2013Restaurant
Days Calendarand
make plans to support the United Way in August. Also watch our Facebook page and stay tuned
to our local media partners - WGEM and The Local Q - for reminders on where to go for a
great meal that helps to advance the Common Good.

July 18:UWAC
funding announcementUnited
Way commits more than $1.1 million into local programs, services and three new impact area
initiatives.

June 21: Day
of ActionUnited
Way Day of Action focused on early learning and school readiness by holding a PACE (Parents
As Children's Educators) Drive to create learning kits for parents and children. These kits
will help parents play with their children in ways that develop their skills to prepare them
for school.